Q32
Answer
Option 3
the marginal product must be falling
MC=price of input/marginal product
the decrease in the marginal product increases the marginal
cost.
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Q32
Answer
Option 2
the diminishing marginal product means the marginal cost is increasing which also means the curve is upward sloping.
MC=price of input /marginal product
the diminishing marginal product means the marginal product is
falling as new input is added.
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